Instructor Pool- POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

UWLAC University of Wisconsin La Crosse; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse invites applications for an instructor pool in Political Science and Public Administration. Faculty in this pool teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, participate in curriculum development, and maintain currency in the field while providing feedback on student work and learning outcomes.

Instructors may teach face‑to‑face, hybrid, or online, with duties assigned by the department chair; this pool supports ongoing needs and evaluations as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree requirement or equivalent qualifications for teaching positions in the department.
• Depending on the program, certification/licensure or clinical experience may be required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance
• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations

Education

Master’s Degree in a field appropriate to the needs of the department

Significant progress toward a doctorate degree

Post-baccalaureate certification or licensure (rare circumstances)

Baccalaureate plus teaching experience

Job description

Internal Application

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Position Title

Instructor Pool – POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile

Lecturer

Job Duties

Each department at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse maintains an ongoing search to serve as a pool of potential instructors for program needs. If hired from this pool, the instructor will be under the general supervision of the relevant department chair. The instructor is responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses. In addition to preparing for and holding classes [face‑to‑face, hybrid, and/or online], teaching involves maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment, evaluating students’ work, assessing student outcomes, providing regular and substantive feedback on student work, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours. In addition, workload may involve advising students and/or providing other service to the department. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean. POOLSEARCHESMAYNOTBECURRENTLYENGAGEDINACTIVEHIRING.WHENPOSITIONSARENEEDED,DEPARTMENTSWILLREVIEWAPPLICATIONSANDCONTACTYOUTOCONFIRMCONTINUEDINTEREST/SCHEDULEANINTERVIEW.

Eligibility and Work Authorization

UW-La Crosse does not offer H‑1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 608-785-8013.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance
• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations

Department: Political Science and Public Administration

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree in a field appropriate to the needs of the department, or significant progress toward a doctorate degree, or, in rare circumstances, post‑baccalaureate certification or licensure, or a baccalaureate plus experience, can be established as appropriate qualifications for the teaching position. Depending on the program, specific certification/licensure or clinical experience may be required.

Benefits

Information About Your Benefits: Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university. Highlights include:

• Paid vacation for 12‑month positions.
• Excellent flexible health insurance with low co‑pays and good coverage.
• Paid holidays and paid sick days.
• After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post‑career.
• Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation. Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro‑rated based on the appointment percentage.

Equal Opportunity Statement

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Special Notes

Application deadlines TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’. Applications received after that date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Security and Fire Safety Policy

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act). For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.uwlax.edu/student-life/student-resources/annual-security-report or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.

Reference Check Policy

CB & Reference Check Policy. All candidates for employment are subject to a pre‑employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

About the Universities of Wisconsin

The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in‑state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose‑driven, people‑focused, and committed to stewardship.